Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

September 8, 1960

The LCHS Panthers won the first game of the season with a 13 to 12 defeat over McEwen.

Winners of county dress revue held in connection with the Lewis County Fair were Myra Churchwell, 4-H cotton school dress junior division; Donna Brown, cotton school dress senior division; and Dinah Poore, best cotton dress division for freshmen and sophomore F.H.A. girls.

Jerry Holt and Grady Brown graduated from Navy recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA.

Meriwether Lewis Park Ranger James Estes reported that the temperature reached over 100 degrees on four of the first seven days in August. The high for the month was 102 on August 8, and the low was 62 degrees on August 12. A total of 2.45 inches of rain fell during the month.

Mr. and Mrs. James Cotton announced the birth of their son, James Todd.

Funeral services were held for Eva McCord, 77.

Walt Disney’s “Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus” and “Ma and Pa Kettle at Home” were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In and the Saturday night features at the Strand Theatre.

September 10, 1970

An Appreciation Day for Eula Allison was announced for September 26 at Hohenwald Kindergarten. The event would be planned by former students.

Several news items were reported on residents serving in the United States Armed Forces. Larry Sisco reported for duty aboard the USS White Plains. Roy McDonald arrived for duty at Langley AFB, VA. Bobby Kirkpatrick completed a seven-week recovery specialist course at the U. S. Army Ordinance Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Funeral services were held for Carry Hinson, 47; and for Roy White, 81.

An ad was placed in the newspaper by two teachers who denied a request to work in Lewis County Schools. Included in the ad were photos and biographies of the teachers and a reprinted telegram sent to the Lewis County Superintendent of Schools and the Tennessee Commissioner of Education. The telegram requested that both the Superintendent and the Commissioner of Education “submit in writing to the Executive-Secretary of the TEA and the President or President-elect of the NEA reasons for, we as certified teachers being unable to pursue our profession in our home county.”

“She-Devils on Wheels,” starring Betty Connell and Nancy Lee Noble, and “Moon Zero Two” were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

September 11, 1980

Chris Cantrell won the Club Championship Tournament at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club. He shot a six under par to win the honors.

Gene Kealhofer was elected president of the Lewis County Band Boosters.

Kenny and Jane Morton announced the birth of their daughter, Abbe Lynn.

Tommy Staggs and Ronald Webster were named LCHS Players of the Week.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Loretto with a score of 42 to 12. Ken Crowell scored the first touchdown on a 15 yard pass from Brian Hinson.

Scott Ferrell and Eddie McClain were named Hohenwald Junior High football Players of the Week.

Bill and Nadine Davis were among the 40,000 people who attended President Jimmy Carter’s political rally at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, AL. This event was the official kick-off for Carter’s campaign.

Funeral services were held for Arenna Blocker, 89; Evelyun Hand; Charles Reed, 86; and for Eloise Sharpe, 55.

“The Octagon,” with Chuck Norris, and “Silent Scream” were the weekend movies at the Highlands Drive-In theatre.

September 13, 1990

The Opening Ceremonies for the Oktoberfest were held September 8 with a vocal performance by the Oktoberfest mixed chorus. Activities would continue on September 15 with the annual Volksmarch at Meriwether Lewis Park and a German meal to be served at the National Guard Armory.

Hohenwald Mayor Guy Nicholson and Police Chief C. R. Connor announced the beginning of an incentive plan within the police department. The purpose of the plan was to increase the involvement of the officers in community service work.

The preliminary post-1990 Census count showed a reduced population in both Hohenwald and Lewis County. County officials entered an official protest as to the validity of the census count by writing a letter to the Regional Census Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. A review of the census findings was requested.

Ray Johnston completed Navy recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.

The LCHS Panthers defeated the Hickman County Bulldogs with a score of 26 to 6 in the first game of the season in the new stadium. Prior to the kickoff, Michael Spitzer, chair of the Lewis County Board of Education, served as emcee for a dedication program of the new stadium. Lightning caused the game to be postponed for 30-45 minutes before the beginning of the second half. Lights went out during the half-time band performances. Randal Simmons led the team in tackles with 16. Marshall Webster led the team in rushing with 14 carries for 85 yards.

The following births were announced: Holly Anne, daughter of Jeff and Sherry Hinson; Paisley Sloan, daughter of Matt and Poppy Burklow; and Heather Lynn, daughter of Jim and Kim Hudgins.

Funeral services were held for Robert Clay, 71; Ada Hickerson, 92; Joseph Hickerson, 94; Whitney Watson, 74; and for Christine Willis, 27.

September 21, 2000

The Memorial Park Expansion was the topic of discussion at the County Commission meeting. If the sales tax referendum passed, a spate park budget would be set up. The County and City would continue its regular appropriations and the equivalent of the sales tax money increase would go to the park to furnish renovations of existing structures and construction of new ball fields and landscaping.

The Hohenwald Open Karate Championships were held September 16 at the LCMS gym. Over 1,000 people attended. During the event James Zimmerman, tournament promoter, presented Cecil Patterson, President of the U. S. Eastern Wado Ryo Karate Federation, an award for 45 years of service in martial arts. Ken Eubanks, Regional Sport Karate Circuit, was also presented an award for 40 years of service to martial arts.

The Oktober Heritage Festival Committee announced that the location of the event would be changed this year to the Courthouse and parking lot by the library.

Dempsey Holder retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol with 38 years in law enforcement.

Alton McLemore, Jr. was appointed Director of Treatment at Highland Youth Center and Natchez Trace Group Home.

Michael Tierney was featured in the Panther Spotlight column.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Houston County with a score of 20 to 14 in overtime play. Kip Kelsey carried the ball 25 times for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns.

A human interest story ran on brothers Gerard and Gerald Lussier who grew up together, worked together, and retired from the Tennessee National Guard together with more than 20 years’ service each.

Michael and Penelope Tharp announced the birth of their daughter, Kendall Marie.

Funeral services were held for Patricia Armstong, 82; Nancy Baxter, 70; Loyd Berry, 85; Charles Lazo, Jr., 77; Catherine McDonald, 60; and Thomas Webb, 67.